Strategic Assistant Director, Corporate Services Flexible Work

Safe Work Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Work Australia is seeking experienced and adaptable leaders to fill Assistant Director roles across the Corporate Branch in Canberra. Each Assistant Director will report to the Director leading their team, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant corporate services that enable the agency to achieve its priorities.

The roles offer broad responsibility across Finance and Procurement, Strategy and Performance, People Strategies and IT and Operations, with opportunities to

Responsibilities

• lead, manage and develop a small team, setting clear priorities, managing performance and building the capability needed to meet agency requirements.
• oversee the delivery of corporate services within their responsibility, ensuring service delivery meets agreed standards and complies with relevant legislation, policy and frameworks.
• provide timely, practical and well-reasoned advice to senior executives and managers, applying sound judgement in interpreting legislation, policy and guidance.
• prepare high-quality briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence, including contributions to agency governance committees and APS-wide reporting obligations.
• build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the agency, other APS agencies, central agencies, auditors and external service providers.
• develop, review and implement policies, procedures, systems and guidance, and drive continuous improvement in processes and service delivery.
• identify and manage risks, support the integrity of agency risk management and control frameworks, and contribute to audit and assurance activities.
• manage projects, contracts and resources within their area, including procurement and oversight of external providers where relevant.
• contribute to the leadership of the branch and agency, and model a positive, inclusive and safe workplace culture consistent with the APS Values and your WHS obligations as a leader.

Job description

Safe Work Australia is seeking experienced and adaptable leaders to fill Assistant Director roles across the Corporate Branch in Canberra. Each Assistant Director will report to the Director leading their team, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant corporate services that enable the agency to achieve its priorities.

The roles offer broad responsibility across Finance and Procurement, Strategy and Performance, People Strategies and IT and Operations, with opportunities to